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Lake Country Snapshots wants your photos nd, we’re back. Welcome to the first Lake Country Snapshots of 2012. After our winter hiatus, we’re back with the first of seven issues for the year. We hope you enjoy this and subsequent issues and feel inspired to contribute your photos and stories for others in Adams, Juneau and south Wood County to enjoy. Lake Country Snapshots is available for free at almost 100 locations in Adams, Juneau and south Wood counties. Publication dates are the third Friday in April, May, June, July, August, September and November. What is in Lake Country Snapshots? Lake Country Snapshots includes things to do and places to go. It’s a place to share photos and stories about life in Juneau, Adams and south Wood counties. Lake Country Snapshots is a place to go for ideas on entertaining. We’ll include recipes and beverage ideas. You feel free to share your triedand-true dishes. Of course, most of all, we’d like your photos. Grab those cameras, cell phones — whatever you have — and send us those captured moments. Nature, family gathering, fun on the lake — send in those photos.
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Speaking of fun on the lake, the photos on the cover were submitted by Sandy and Doug Wellumson. The swans were on Arkdale Lake in central Adams County (north of AdamsFriendship). The picture was taken Feb. 17, and, according to Doug and Sandy, the swans remained in the area all winter DEB and now are nesting. CLEWORTH You’ll see an interesting view of Mauston on two pages in this issue. Cheryl Toeller captured a New Year’s Eve night sky in Mauston. Cheryl offers some photography tips, so be sure and check out those pages. With Memorial Day just around the corner, we’ve also included some tasty recipes. The nice thing about these recipes is you can grill the dishes — or cook them indoors. After all, this is Wisconsin. Don’t be shy about contributing photos or stories to Lake Country Snapshots. How about sharing a story about the big fish that got away — and including a few pictures of the ones that didn’t get away? Or maybe you consider yourself a pretty savvy fisherman. How about sending in
some pictures with tips on how to catch a trophy fish? Perhaps you are a master of outdoor grilling. We’d love to see your pictures along with some recipes. We look forward to hearing from you — and publishing your pictures. Enjoy spring. We’ll see you next month.
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Cover photo: Sandy and Doug Wellumson of Arkdale caught these swans resting on the lake. Why not send your photos to Lake Country Snapshots? You never know — your photo might be featured on the next cover! Send your events, photos and stories to Lake Country Snapshots, 220 First Ave. S., Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495, or email deb.cleworth@cwnews.net.
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Spring Calendar of Events MAY » 5: Fourth annual Jigsaw Run. Helps raise funds for the autism community. Registration for 3.7 mile (6K) walk/run is $20; Kid’s fun run, $15. Race day registration 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. race starts at 10 a.m.; kids registration ends at 9:15 a.m., race starts at 9:30 a.m. More information at www. jigsawrun.org. Raffles and refreshments during the race. South Wood County Park, Lake Wazeecha, Wisconsin Rapids.
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» 21: Children’s Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lincoln High School, 1801 16th St., Wisconsin Rapids. Free admission. 715-297-5848. » 22: Earth Day Celebration open house, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Necedah Wildlife Refuge, N11385 Headquarters Road, Necedah. 608565-2551. » 24: Rome Senior Citizens pot luck, 1 p.m. Rome Municipal Building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome. » 26: Rome Fire Department Spring Sportsmen’s Night Banquet, 5 p.m. Call 715-325-8015 for more information. » 28: Rudolph area garage sales, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. » 28: Environmental Energy Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rome Municipal Building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome. Presentations, activities for children. www.romepubliclibrary.org.
» 7: Adams County Humane Society meeting, 4:30 p.m. room 123, Community Center, 569 Cedar St., Adams. (Behind County Market).
» 5: Sixth annual Healthy Family Fun Run/ Walk. The event starts and finishes at Mile Bluff-Delton Family Medical Center, located at 28 Commerce St., located across from the Lake Delton Wal-Mart. All proceeds from the event will go to Families in Transitions Support Network, a Wisconsin Dells area non-profit organization that provides food, clothing and school supplies to local income and homeless families and children in the Wisconsin Dells and Lake Delton school districts. Call Amanda Emery at 608847-2737 for more information.
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» 21: Spring Community Day. 10 a.m. Church, school, and nonprofit organizations will sell handmade, handcrafted, and home-baked products to raise funds for their organizations. Rapids Mall, 555 W. Grand Ave., Wisconsin Rapids. 715-4213500, www.rapidsmall.com.
members or volunteers. $30 at the door. Gail Schultz at 608-339-0504 or faac@ frontier.com.
» 28: Paws for Treasures, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adams Town Hall, 1980 11th Ave., Friendship. Sponsored by the Adams County Humane Society fundraising committee to raise funds for the shelter. 608-403-1225, robertkoehler69@yahoo.com.
» 5: Dutch oven cooking. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sandhill Wildlife Area, Highway X, Babcock. Learn how to make great outdoor meals with a focus on Dutch ovens. $25 includes meal, refreshments and recipes. Register by April 27. Limit of 30 people. 715-884-2437.
» 28: Spring home party show. 10 a.m. Home-based businesses, including Avon, Pampered Chef, Party Lite and Mary Kay will show their wares. Rapids Mall, 555 W. Grand Ave., Wisconsin Rapids. 715-421-3500 www.rapidsmall.com.
» 5: Junior Duck Stamp Showcase, 7 p.m. Necedah Wildlife Refuge, N11385 Headquarters Road, Necedah. Art contest winners will be showcased. 608-5652551.
» 28: Frog Chorus and Evening Hike. 7 p.m. Necedah Wildlife Refuge, four miles west of Necedah off Highway 21. Call Dan at 608-565-2551 for more information » 29: Motocross at Dyracuse Mound. 9 a.m. Dyracuse Recreation Park, Highway O, just south of Wisconsin Rapids. 715-886-3230, www. dyracusepark.dustndirt.com. » 29: Goldwing Road Riders motorcycle show. 11 a.m. Rapids Mall, 555 W. Grand Ave., Wisconsin Rapids. 715-421-3500 www. rapidsmall.com.
» 5: Faith in Action third annual Wine, Etc. event. Taste six premium wines, choose a free glass of your favorite, sample Wisconsin cheese and chocolates by Life is Like Chocolates, enjoy delicious hors d’ oeuvres by Lake Arrowhead, live music by Two of Us, basket raffles and more. Lake Arrowhead, 1195 Apache Lane, Rome. Tickets $25 in advance from Friendship Cafe, Friendship; Highway 13 Liquor and Cheese, Adams or on line at faacwi. org with a link to Paypal, or from FAAC
» 11: Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre presents “The Madwoman of Chaillot,” a comedy. 7 p.m. Gilbert and Jaylee Mead Auditorium, Centralia Center, 220 Third Ave. S. (off of the Rapids Mall), Wisconsin Rapids. $15. www.wrctheatre.org, 715-4210435, WRCT@wctc.net. » 12: Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre presents “The Madwoman of Chaillot,” a comedy. 7 p.m. Gilbert and Jaylee Mead Auditorium, Centralia Center, 220 Third Ave. S. (off of the Rapids Mall), Wisconsin Rapids. $15. www.wrctheatre.org, 715-4210435, WRCT@wctc.net. » 12: Wonewoc Old-fashioned Day. 1 p.m. Craft show, antique and coin appraisal, magic show, parade at 2 p.m., kayak demos, crosscut saw competition, kids games, areas largest antique/classic car and tractor show, village-wide garage sales. Center Street in downtown Wonewoc. For more information, call Tonia Schumann at 608-464-3210 or 608-464-7298. » 12: Brunch with the Birds, 7 a.m. Necedah Wildlife Refuge, W7996 20th St. W., Necedah. A day of birding, including hikes, programs, speakers, and workshops. Call Dan at 608-565-2551 for more information. » 12 Shermalot Ski Team flower sale
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» 14: The 32nd annual Royal Event. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Assumption High School, 445 Chestnut St., Wisconsin Rapids. Live and silent auctions, bingo, carnival games and inflatables, food, bake sale, run/walk. 715-422-0910. » 17: Laurence Juber in concert. 7 p.m. McMillan Memorial Library, 490 E. Grand Ave., Wisconsin Rapids. Free. 715-422-5136, www.mcmillanlibrary.org. » 18 to 20: 16th annual Petenwell Musky Challenge. Fishing tournament held on Petenwell Flowage and the Wisconsin River. Registration is $220/boat. Friday night registration/rules meeting required. 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. fishing on Saturday, followed by banquet at The Ridges. 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday fishing, followed by awards. 715-424-0452, www.forcierguideservice. com.
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» 12: Calling all frogs. Learn about Wisconsin’s marshland frogs and toads in a discussion of frog ecology and status with herpetologist Dan Nedrelo on a night-time frogging adventure, searching for and identifying frogs in their marshland boudoirs. $20. Hip boots required and available upon request. 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Register by May 4. Limit of 25 people. Sandhill Wildlife
Area, Highway X, Babcock. 715-884-2437. » 12: Artist Showcase in May. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Red Germanium, 102 W. State St., Mauston. Call Beth at 608-847-2632 for more information. » 13: Mother’s Day » 12: Spring arts and crafts show. 10 a.m. Rapids Mall. 555 W. Grand Ave., Wisconsin Rapids. 715-421-3500.
» 13: Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre presents “The Madwoman of
» 18 to 20: Raise the Roof grand opening/fundraiser for Adams Community Theatre. Funds raised will be used to pay for the new roof. Downtown Adams. » 26: Not Your Average Triathalon library fundraiser. Walk, bike, kayak/canoe on the shore of Lake Petewell. 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Participate in one, two or all three events. Located at the Lure Bar and Grill, 1735 Archer Lane, Rome. Money raised to benefit the Lester Library of Rome. For more info, go to www.romepubliclibrary.org.
ONGOING EVENTS: » Wood Carvers, 1 p.m. Tuesdays, 6 p.m. Thursdays, Rome Municipal Building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome. » Rome Take Pounds Off Sensibly, 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Rome Municipal Building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome. » Rome Riders bicycle club. The purpose of the group is to share an interest in biking, promote an active lifestyle and have fun. The group is open to families and all adults. Children need to be accompanied by an adult who is responsible for the child’s oversight. Call Darlene Rosencrans at 715-3257089 for more information.
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Rome library is the place to be this spring
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he Lester Public Library of Rome has several events coming up in the next few weeks that might be of interest to you. April 8 to 14 was National Library Week. In celebration of this event, Culver’s and the Wisconsin Library Association have joined with local public libraries in the “You Belong @ Your Library” drawing campaign for
children ages 11 years and younger. Coloring sheets are available at the library, 1157 Rome Center Drive, Rome, and participants who return the sheets receive a coupon for a free custard from Culver’s. All entries should be submitted to the library by April 30. During the 2012 Environmental Day, set for April 28 at the Rome
Town Hall, the Kids’ Corner will be sponsored by the Lester Public Library of Rome. JAN Children can HATTON spend time making a craft, listening to stories and looking at books that relate to our environment. Kids’ Corner will be open
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come and celebrate the Lester Public Library of Rome’s 10th birthday from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 19. There will be a free plant exchange sponsored by the Master Gardener Library Volunteers, a compost demonstration by Master Gardener volunteers, birthday cake, children’s activities, a storyteller, a visit from Rosco P. Rafter and a release of
monarch butterflies. Brats and hot dogs will be available to purchase. The Library Birthday Celebration continues 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. May 19 at the Wine and Stein Tasting at the Lake Arrowhead clubhouse. This event is a fundraiser for the library expansion. Tickets are available in advance at the library and Lake Arrowhead. Join your neighbors and
friends May 26 for the Not Your Average Triathlon to benefit the Lester Public Library of Rome. You can bike, walk, run, canoe or kayak. Enter as an individual or as part of a team. Entry forms are available at the library and online at www.romepubliclibrary. org. Jan Hatton is the Library Assistant at the Lester Public Library of Rome, 1157 Rome Center Drive, Rome.
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Adams County Sheriff Sam Wollin presents Deputy Ryan Nelson with a Life Saving Award. (Contributed photo)
Deputy receives award for life-saving efforts Adams County Sheriff Sam Wollin presented a Life Saving Award to Deputy Ryan Nelson for his actions in performing the Heimlich maneuver on an inmate who was in distress and choking due to an obstruction in his airway at approximately 1:45 p.m. March 20. The inmate was first observed by Deputy Robin Zellner. Zellner immediately called for additional deputies to respond to the scene as the inmate appeared unable to breath and was turning blue. Nelson arrived and applied the Heimlich maneuver, clearing the obstruction from the inmate’s airway. “On behalf of the Adams County Sheriffs Office, I would like to congratulate you for your outstanding actions in saving this man’s life,” Wollin said. — Submitted by Les Beckman, wCaptain, Adams County Sheriffs Office
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Annual duck stamp winner announced
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Judges and partners from the Wisconsin Federal Junior Duck Stamp Program are pictured above: Mark Pfost, (from left) Private Lands Biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Dick Roellig, Vice President of the Friends of Necedah National Wildlife Refuge; Ashly Steinke, field biologist with the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association; Diane Dahl, professional artist; Kelcy Boettcher, Director of Administrative Services, Wisconsin Waterfowl Association; Jay Jocham, professional artist; Daniel Peterson, Wisconsin Federal Junior Duck Stamp Coordinator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; and Nancy Steinback, retired art teacher and volunteer at Horicon National Wildlife Refuge. At right, Logan Wimme’s 2012 Best of Show winning entry features a pair of surf scoters. (CONTRIBUTED BY FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE)
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“I love Bella Sera’s Moscato - it’s slightly sweet and has a hint of peach. It’s great as is or with dessert.” - Celebrity Chef Giada De Laurentiis 1 large apple, peeled and grated (about 11⁄2 cups) 1 ⁄4 cup sugar 1 stick butter 1 ⁄4 teaspoon salt 1 ⁄2 cup water 1 cup flour 4 eggs 1 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar, plus more for dusting 1 teaspoon cinnamon Olive oil for frying » In medium saucepan, combine butter, salt, sugar and water over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Take pan off heat and stir in flour. Return pan to medium heat and stir continuously until mixture forms a ball, about 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer flour mixture to a medium
bowl. » Using an electric hand mixer on low speed, add eggs, one at a time, incorporating each egg completely before adding the next. Beat until smooth. Add grated apple and stir to combine. If not frying immediately, cover with plastic wrap and reserve in refrigerator. » Combine whipping cream, 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar and cinnamon in medium bowl. Whip until medium soft peaks form. Transfer whipping cream to serving dish. » Meanwhile, pour enough oil into a large frying pan to reach a depth of 2 inches. Heat oil over medium heat until a deepfry thermometer registers 325 degrees F. » Using a small icecream scooper or two small spoons, carefully drop about a rounded tablespoon of dough into hot olive oil. Turn zeppole once or twice, and cook until golden and
puffed up, about 4 minutes. a small sieve. Serve with Fry zeppole in batches so as cinnamon whipped cream not to overcrowd pan. Drain alongside for dipping. on paper towels. » Transfer zeppole to a Recipe courtesy of Giada De serving dish and sprinkle Laurentiis. As seen on “Everyday with powdered sugar using Italian” in episode “Apres Ski.”
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3 ⁄4 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes 11⁄2 cups Bella Sera Pinot Grigio 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 pounds littleneck clams, scrummed 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 cups arugula, tough stems removed
cook for 3 minutes, until tender but not brown. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute. Add wine, shrimp and clams, and bring liquid to a boil. Reduce heat, cover pan, and simmer until shrimp are pink and clams have opened, about 7 minutes. Discard any clams that have not opened. » Add spaghetti to skillet with seafood mixture. Add » Bring a large pot of salt and pepper and stir to salted water to a boil over combine, then gently fold high heat. Add pasta and in arugula. Mound pasta on cook until tender but still a serving platter and serve firm to the bite, stirring immediately. occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain. » Meanwhile, heat olive Reprinted from “Everyday Pasta” oil in a large, heavy skil- by Giada De Laurentiis. Copyright let over medium heat. Add (c) 2007. Published by Clarkson shallots and garlic and Potter/Random House, Inc.
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» Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray an 8x8-inch baking pan with no-stick cooking spray. » Place each pound cake slice on the bottom of the baking pan. » Top each slice with 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons mini marshmallows. » Bake for 5 minutes or until marshmallows are melted and lightly toasted. » Top with peanuts, if desired. To cook in microwave: » Thaw 2 pound cake slices according to package directions and place each pound cake slice on a microwave-safe plate. » Top each slice with 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons mini marshmallows. » Microwave on high for 15 to 20 seconds or until marshmallows and chocolate chips are slightly melted. Top with peanuts, if desired.
EASY TRIFLE Prep time: 10 minutes Serves: 2 Two Sara Lee Pound Cake Slices, or 2 (1/2-inch) slices from 1 package of Sara Lee Pound Cake 1 ⁄2-cup Greek peach yogurt 1 cup light whipped topping, divided 1 ⁄4-cup sliced fresh peaches 1 ⁄4-cup whole raspberries 1 tablespoon toasted almonds » Thaw 2 pound cake slices according to package directions. Cut thawed pound cake into 1-inch cubes. 1 » Mix yogurt with ⁄2 cup light whipped topping, reserving remaining whipped topping for later. 1 » Put two parfait glasses on a work surface. Layer ⁄4 of the pound cake cubes into each glass. Top each with 1 tablespoon sliced 1 fresh peaches and whole raspberries, and ⁄4 yogurt mixture. Repeat layers, ending with yogurt. » Top with remaining light whipped topping and toasted almonds. Tip: You can make this recipe for more people, by scaling up the ingredients and presenting in a pretty glass bowl.
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Adams Assembly of God 2202 Hwy. 13 South (608) 339-3878 Rev. Mark Stevens Sunday: 10:00 am; 6:00 pm Faith Baptist Church 150 Goggin St. •P.O. Box 279 (608) 339-2678 Rev. Steve Poludniak Sunday: 10:45 am & 6:00 pm Immanuel Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) 243 North Linden St. (608) 339-6102 Pastor John R. Krebs Sun: 9:00 am Mon: 7:00 am
St. James Catholic Church 100 Bartell St. (608) 427-6762 Father John Ofori-Domah Sat: 6:00 pm Sun: 10:30 am
Arising Christian Church 205 W. Second St. (608) 339-7766 Pastor Doug Schauer Sun: 10:00 am Thur: 7:00 pm
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church 33458 Hwy. 21 (608) 427-3114 Rev. Maxine Gray Sunday: 10:30 am
Friendship Congregational Bible Church 100 S. Adams St. • (608) 339-9522 Pastor Richard Church Sunday: 9:30 am
St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church 215 Douglas St. (608) 427-6592 Rev. Maxine Gray Sunday: 9:00 am DELLWOOD
Trinity Congregational Church 148 N. Grant St. (608) 339-6717 Pastor Richard Corning Sunday: 9:00 am
United In Christ Lutheran Church 1857 Hwy. Z (608) 564-7848 Pastor T. Christian Nelson Sunday: 8:30 am
Trinity Lutheran Church 110 S. Grant St. (608) 339-3515 Pastor Doug Steinke Sunday: 10:00 am
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ARKDALE Trinity Lutheran Church 1650 Church Street (608) 564-7920 Rev. Terri Skildum Sunday: 8:00 & 10:15 am (except Holidays) BIG FLATS Big Flats Community Church 1326 Hwy. C (608) 564-7777 Pastor Milt Duntley Sunday: 9:30 am Zion Lutheran Church of Big Flats 886 Big Horn Ave. Pastor Doug Steinke Sunday: 8:30 am CAMP DOUGLAS Bethel Baptist Church N9498 First Ave. (608) 427-3580 Pastor Thomas Baker Sunday: 10:30 am & 7 pm
East Lemonweir Lutheran Church W8943 Cty. Rd. (608) 562-3946 Pastor Wendy Ruetten Sunday: 10:30 am Grace Lutheran Church 226 Erickson St. (608) 462-5398 Sat: 5:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 am St. Patrick’s Catholic Church 110 Spring St. (608) 462-5875 Father Brian Konopa Sunday: 9:30 am Word of Grace & Truth Christian Fellowship 227 Main St. (608) 462-8932 Pastor Dale Toltzman Sunday: 9:30 am FRIENDSHIP Adams-Friendship Church of Christ 1183 Czech Ave. • (608) 3392645 Sunday: 10:00 am
St. Joseph Catholic Church 807 W. Lake St. • (608) 3393485 Father James P. McNamee Sat. 5:30 pm; Sun. 8:00 & 10:30 am The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 406 E. Lake (608) 339-9655 Bishop Dyer Sunday: 11:30 am GRAND MARSH First Congregational UCC 2537 Franklin St. (608) 296-3255 Sunday: 10:30 am LYNDON STATION St. Mary’s Catholic Church 117 Juneau St. (608) 666-2421 Father Ronald Zinkle SJ Sat: 8:00 pm Sun: 9:30 am MAUSTON Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church 701 Grove St. (608) 847-6690 Pastor Dan Dibbert; Assistant John Stake Sunday: 8:00 & 10:30 am Bible Baptist Church 148 Grayside Ave. (608) 847-6059 Sunday: 10:45 am Church of the Nazarene 975 Nazarene Drive (608) 847-6299 Pastor Michael Postell Sunday: 10:45 am
Faith Christian Church N4691 Hwy. 12 & 16 W. P.O. Box 296 (608) 847-4019 Pastor Paul Shirek Sunday: 8:00 & 10:30 am Wednesday: 7:00 pm
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Mauston Church of the Nazarene 975 Nazarene Drive (608) 847-6299 Rev. Michael Postell Sunday: 10:45 am
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Monroe Center Community Church 993 Hwy. Z Pastor Robert Collies Sun: 10:00 am
First Baptist Church W6295 23rd St. (608) 565-3880 Rev. Dr. Vernon H. Parks Sunday: 10:30 am
Mauston United Methodist Church 420 Suszycki Drive (608) 847-5964 Pastor Bob Kenas Sun: 8:15-9:15 am; 9:45-10:45 am
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic 2001 S. Main St. (608) 565-2488 Fr. Hector Moreno Sat. 4:30 pm Sunday: 8:00, 10:30 & 12:00
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church N6865 Evergreen (608) 562-3125 Father Amala Joseph Sunday: 8:15 am
St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church 1106 S. Main St. (608) 565-7252 Rev. James Link Sun: 10:30 am Wed: 7:00 pm
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church 401 Mansion St. (608) 847-6054 Father Cheriyan Thomas Sat: 5:00 pm Sun: 8:00 & 10:30 am
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St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church-WELS 517 Grayside Avenue (608) 847-4108 Pastors: Joseph Fricke & Collin Vanderhoof Sunday: 7:45 & 10:30 am Mon: 7:00 pm
First Baptist Church 525 South Washington St. (608) 562-3519 Pastor Delbert P. Oatsvall Sun: 10:45 am & 7:00 pm
The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses N3540 Hwy. 58 (608) 847-4551 Sunday: 9:30 am The Lighthouse Church 318 E. State St. • P.O. Box 456 (608) 548-6222 Sun: 10:45 am Wed: 7:00 pm
Bethany Lutheran Church 618 W. River St. (608) 562-3807 Pastor Wendy Ruetten Sun: 9:00 am
Lone Rock Baptist Church N8197 6th Avenue (608) 427-6471 Pastor Ray Anderson Sunday: 10:30 am & 7:00 pm St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church 208 Allen Rd. (608) 562-3112 Pastor Martin Luchterhand Sun: 9:15 am St. Paul’s Catholic Church 408 River St. (608) 562-3125 Father Amala Joseph Sat: 6:30 pm Sun: 10:00 am
United Methodist Church 116 W. Bridge St. (608) 562-3811 Pastor Jury Sun: 10:45 am NEW MINER St. Paul’s Lutheran Church N15296 19th Avenue (608) 565-7252 Rev. James Link Sunday: 8:00 am QUINCY St. John’s Evangelical-LCMS 2823 Hwy. Z (608) 339-7869 Pastor T. Christian Nelson Sunday: 10:15 am ROME Lakes Area Christian Fellowship Rome Town Hall (715) 325-6026 Rev. Delbert Rossin Sunday: Informal Worship 9:30 am (bring lawn chairs) Woodland Lutheran Church (ELCA) 280 14th Avenue (715) 325-3686 Pastor Stan Kwiecien Sunday: 9:00 am WONEWOC St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran 119 Southeast St. (608) 464-3212 Pastor Kevin Cortez Thur: 7:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 & 10:30 am United Methodist Church 208 N. East St. (608) 464-3942 Pastor LaVerne Larson Sunday: 11:00 am
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New owners have big plans for shuttered theater By Deb Cleworth For Lake Country Snapshots
ADAMS — A spark of an idea is growing into a blazing fire in downtown Adams. As of Tuesday, the Adams Theatre, which has been closed since last spring, has new owners — the Adams Community Theatre group. The theater, built in 1946, most recently operated as a video store. Its previous owners, Jesse and Rosemary Pittsley of Adams, have several other businesses in the community and decided it was time to let one go, said Carla Byrnes, Adams Community Theatre board president. The Pittsleys approached the Sand County Players, a community theater group in the Adams area, about purchasing the building, located at 157 S. Main St. The group decided it didn’t need the space, but the empty theater did get the attention of some members. “We didn’t want to have an empty storefront on Main Street; we didn’t want to lose a significant building,” Byrnes said. “A lot of people have a lot of memories from the theater.” A handful of people got the word out, and about 30 showed up for the first meeting of the Adams Community Theatre group — A.C.T. Ltd. The group offered $25,000 for the theater, which was accepted. Fundraising exceeded expectations. With donations ranging from a few dollars to a $10,000 nointerest loan from an anonymous donor, the group raised more than $40,000. The roof was recently replace, but otherwise, the building is in good shape, Byrnes added. Byrnes envisions multiple uses for the facility, which includes a small stage. “We could do dramatic readings,” Byrnes said. “We have musicians in town who want to perform there. Some of our (Sand County) players are interested in doing workshops for kids on Saturdays.”
Chuck Pheiffer, Adams, poses in the Adams Theatre projection room during a tour of the building. The Adams Friendship School District also could use the space, said Sandy Pheiffer, gifted/talented program coordinator for the district. The three schools located in the Adams-Friendship area are in constant use, including during after-school hours, Pheiffer said. “We have no dedicated space for the performing arts,” Pheiffer said. “We’re currently in production for ‘Beauty and the Beast’; we have to compete for use of the stage with our gym, (which always is) booked for sports.” The renovated space would benefit the community, as well. Byrnes said many residents collect classic films, and the building could be used as a venue to show the films. “I will be showing some of my personal films that are in the public domain,” said Chuck Pheiffer, an Adams resident, referring to films that are not restricted by licensing. “Currently, we have the original (1946) projector that was put in the theater when it was new. “We’re going to try and maintain the ability to show film prints when we can.”
FIND OUT MORE » The Adams Community Theater Ltd. — A.C.T. Ltd. — is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to acquire, renovate and preserve the Adams Theatre that was built in 1946 » To donate, make checks payable to ACT, Ltd., P.O. Box 344, Friendship, WI 53934 » For more information, call 608-339-0312 or 608-3397795 or send an email to AdamsCommunityTheatreLTD@ gmail.com, or go to Facebook. com/AdamsCommunityTheatre
Byrnes said the Adams Friendship Education Foundation plans to build an auditorium onto the high school in the next few years. “If we could be a stepping stone to that facility and offer a performing arts venue in downtown Adams ... that’s what we’re hoping for,” Byrnes said. There has been some talk about revitalizing the downtown, Byrnes said. “The City Council was thinking
The Adams Theatre in downtown Adams will undergo some changes in the near future. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS)
‘RAISE THE ROOF’ GRAND OPENING » Events take place at the Adams Communith Theater, 157 S. Main St., Adams » May 18: Doors open at 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Blue Grass Jam (local musician perform bluegrass favorites and originals) 8 p.m. Hot’el Jam Band (featuring local musicians Mike Clark and John Serles) 9:15 p.m. The Ravens (from Wisconsin Rapids) » May 19: Doors will be open throughout the day for viewing and bidding on silent auction Matinee (Noon to 3 p.m.) A to-be-announced moive 7:30 p.m. Blue Grass jam 8 p.m. 9D Proof 9:15 p.m. To be announced » May 20: Noon: Blue Grass Jam Silent auction will end and items will be awarded
of the theater as an anchor of the downtown project,” Byrnes said. “Needless to say, we were thrilled since initially, we were trying to prevent having another empty storefront on Main Street.”
The theater could draw other people to the area. “It’s terrifically exciting, and we do hope it will bring a resurgence for Main Street,” Sandy Pheiffer said.
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16 Lake Country SNAPSHOTS • May 2012
Wisconsin River Canoe Challenge
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ello, friends, I recently figured, that based on a past experience, I was really going to give myself a physical and mental challenge in a simple, but interesting way. Back in the mid ’90s, I paddled a canoe from Wisconsin Dells to Four Seasons Resort on Lake Wisconsin (now The Thirsty Moose). The distance is about 35 miles and on the experience back in the 1990s, I started at 5 a.m. and finished at 1 a.m. the next day. I became so physically exhausted, that I had a very difficult time completing the short five-mile drive back to Poynette. There had been a stiff south wind blowing for two days that lasted until just a couple of hours before I began this mornings journey, had that headwind remained, my life would have been much more difficult. Instead, a solid wind from the northwest (tailwind) would be my friend as I started paddling a kayak paddle that I built back in 1986 and would use for the first time today. In my master plan, I figured that I should be paddling by 4 a.m. and would reach The Thirsty Moose about 9 p.m. that same night. I kind of overslept and launched my canoe at Rivers Edge Resort at 6 a.m. It was still dark and I was not in my canoe two minutes and I knew that I had a good friend and that was the solid tailwind. I once owned a solo canoe (single person), which I purchased to canoe up the Mississippi River back in ’86, which is also why I built the earlier-mentioned paddle along with a dozen others. My original paddle, which I put thousands of miles on, went to the happy paddle grounds on a duck hunt last fall. These days, I paddle a tandem canoe (two person) and rig up a chair in the middle, which in this case is a very short stepping stool that I ride like a horse. If you learn anything from this week’s column remember the following. If you are paddling alone in a tandem canoe, sit in the middle, rig something up and you will use at least 20 percent less energy to get the same job done. By the time that I had put three miles behind me, I knew that my challenge was not going to be the killer that it was back in the 1990s, so I said what the heck, I am going to challenge myself to not get out of the canoe until I put my lips on a cold bottle of Leinenkugel’s Red at The Thirsty Moose. For anyone that is not familiar with the
Much of the shoreline along the Wisconsin River is the same as it was when Father Marquette made his journey in 1673. Left: Strainers can be hazordous when paddling a canoe. (CONTRIBUTED BY MARK WALTERS)
stretch of the Wisconsin River from the Dells to Lake Wisconsin, it is incredible; thanks to public land and a flood plain this section of river just does not seem to change. I always find this excerpt from Father Marquette’s writings of 1673 as he paddled through this area to be incredibly interesting. On the banks one sees fertile land, diversified with woods, prairies and hills. We saw there many deer and a large number of buffalo! I did not see a buffalo and what I have always found to be amazing is that due to the shallow water above Portage there are very few people on this section of river, especially on a weekday. For much of the day, except the sections where I was paddling west (into the wind),
I just pretty much enjoyed the ride which is always chalk full of wildlife, every hen duck has a drake within inches of her, it seems that I am always seeing fish and once I came with a few feet of a mink. Considering what I was doing my day could not have been more casual and I actually had to be on the lookout for strainers, which are deadfalls still attached to the shoreline. If a person gets submerged in a strainer and the current pulls you into the under water branches, it could lead to an abundance of water in the lungs. Once upon a time back in the “old days” a good buddy of mine and myself flipped a canoe, in the dark, on Lake Wisconsin and it was 13-degrees out at the end of this same journey. We had a hell of a time getting back in the canoe (mild understatement) both of us caught some serious
hypothermia and these days my old buddy “Jeff Moll” and I laugh about an experience that should have killed both of us. At 4:22 p.m., my canoe touched the shores of the Thirsty Moose. In this case, I was punch drunk from a big day and had a hard time walking for the first minute or so. I met my buddy Jeff Rouse, we had a victory beer and then we headed to the Rouse’s (Peppermint Patti) house for a healthy chunk of red meat and a couple more beers! Thank God for tail winds, flood plains and public land! Sunset. Mark Walters is an outdoor adventure columnist who lives near Necedah. He can be reached at Mark Walters, N11371 16th Ave. S., Necedah, WI. 54646; 608-565-3005; or sunsetoutdoors@tds.net.
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Chain saw skills could be put to the test again ...
T Family petting dog (FILE PHOTO)
Protect Your Pets from Pests FAMILY FEATURES — For pet owners, warm weather brings the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors with their furry loved ones. But it also brings the risk of flea and tick infestation. Veterinarians across the country are expecting an abundance of fleas and ticks this year, due in part to warmer winter temperatures in some areas of the nation. “Fleas and ticks are more than simple nuisances for your pets,” said Laura Petree, DVM, Manager of Technical Services for Central Garden and Pet Company. “They can cause your pet discomfort, and in the case of ticks, put your pets and your family at risk for a variety of diseases.” Dr. Petree says that flea eggs can account for 50 percent of a domestic flea infestation. One adult female flea can lay up to 50 eggs per day. If your pet has 10 fleas, your problem suddenly multiplies to 15,000 fleas in a month. “In order to effectively protect your dog or cat from fleas and ticks, you need to address any initial infestation problem, then keep the problem from coming back,” she said. Prevention is the best course of action. Making your yard unfriendly to pests is a good place to start. Preventive maintenance should be a regular part of your pet care routine. Whenever you groom your dog or cat, check for fleas and ticks. Signs of fleas include redness and scratching, as well as what’s known as flea dirt - black flea droppings left on your pet’s coat. Ticks are most commonly found around the neck, in the ears, in the folds between the legs and body, and in between the toes. Cats may also have them around the neck and face. » Ticks are not insects. They are actually arachnids and are closely related to mites, spiders and scorpions. » Ticks don’t burrow under the skin. In order to feed, they actually bite. » Only adult female ticks feed off the blood of their host.
imber! I was ready to cut down a dead tree with my new chain saw. More experienced than me, stepson Kevin was on hand to be, as he put it, my expert adviser. He fed me his know-it-all grin. “Angle your notch away from the house.” Admittedly, the tree was tall enough to hit the back side of our house, but I hated hearing this hot-shot telling me so. I yanked the pull-rope. The saw wouldn’t start. Mister Expert snickered, “Did you press the bulb to prime it?” I thought, “Smart aleck!” Turned so he couldn’t see me, I sneaked in some pushes on the bulb. It still wouldn’t start. Kevin crowed, “You forget to set the choke!” He pointed at the small lever near the trigger. “Pull that out and try again!” Rooarrr!! It was off and running! Grudgingly obeying Kevin, I began cutting as he’d told me to. Kerrrack!! As the tree toppled, the stupid thing suddenly took an odd twist like they sometimes do and aimed itself at the house. Horrified, I reached out a free hand to grab it. Seeing me trying to one-handedly stop a ton of tree from falling, Kevin yelled, “Get back!” It tore off a downspout and missed crunching our lower deck by inches. I needn’t mention the snotty remarks I heard the rest of the day from wife Ruthie and her son The Expert. Later that year, she and I were eyeing the huge oak out front. No longer home-owner friendly, its roots were attacking our septic tank and one huge branch stretched over the roof. It had to come down. I swept out my arm. “Sweetie, I could take my chain saw and …” I was talking to thin air. With visions dancing in her head about that huge branch crashing through our roof, Ruthie already was inside and calling a tree service. After the tree guys dropped the oak, I settled for getting tons of practice with my boy-toy by cutting off the branches. It was only this last summer when Ruthie and I were checking some large branches reaching ominously toward our back upper deck. I said, “Sweetie, with the chain-sawing smarts I’ve gained, I could get up there and …” “Gilbert, no way!” She panics whenever I use the “c-saw” word. Once again I was relegated to sawing branches after the tree
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Gib Check, in his yard north of Adams-Friendship. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)
guys had taken them down. I haven’t given up. Some day she’ll be shopping in Waupaca or some other far-off place. Then I, Chain Saw Master, will be ready! See, there’s this tall dead monster on our slope leading down to the lake. And yeah, it does kind of point toward our boat shed. Not to worry! I can saw the notch just so to make sure the tree drops, instead, over beyond the … ! Well, you get the picture, right? Gib Check lives north of Adams-Friendship
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Renaissance offers friendly amenities
Renaissance Assisted Living, Wisconsin Rapids, offers a variety of amenities to residents. (DEB CLEWORTH/LAKE COUNTRY SNAPSHOTS)
By Deb Cleworth Lake Country Snapshots
WISCONSIN RAPIDS — An on-site whirlpool spa, cosmetology services, an exercise room, library and cable television might sound like a vacation resort. Those are just a few of the amenities available at The Renaissance Assisted Living community in Wisconsin Rapids. The assisted-living center is one of five in Wisconsin operated by the Rennes Group. There also are six Rennes Health and Rehab Centers in the state. The Renaissance is at 1500 Pepper Ave., Wisconsin Rapids, and is surrounded, in part, by nature. The center opened with 57 apartments in October 2000. There currently are 79 apartments. “We’re usually almost always full, I would say,” said Linda Weinzinger, administrator and a registered nurse. “We have residents in age from 72 to 104, and everywhere in-between. “We actually have 12 different floor
plans in our building,” Weinzinger said. “Each one is just a different style.” The idea behind the center is worryfree living. “We take care of everything,” Weinzinger said. It’s not a nursing home — residents are free to come and go as they like. “We’re not in the room, ‘saying it’s 6 a.m. you have get up and eat breakfast,’” Weinzinger said. “They can do anything they want. “I think it’s nice, because they can be as private and independent as they want, but if they need assistance, a nurse is here 24 hours a day,” Weinzinger said. Bill Ziel, 76, and his wife, Ann, 73, moved from Reedsburg to the center in July. “My wife has Alzheimer’s disease, and it started to get worse, and it became more difficult for me,” Ziel said. The center allows Ziel to have support for his wife. “(Residents) can move in as a couple; maybe one needs a lot more assistance
and one can be coming and going,” Weinzinger said. “We’re there for the spouse, and they can spend quality time together, so it is a good situation for them.” Fresh towels and sheets are provided,
and personal laundry can be done by the residents or by the staff for a fee. There’s even a valet service, Weinzinger said. “If they do drive, we take their car, we’ll warm it up, brush the snow off, it that needs to be done, and drive it up to
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Residents enjoy lunch in the spacious and pleasant dining room at Renaissance Assisted Living, Wisconsin Rapids. (DEB CLEWORTH/LAKE COUNTRY SNAPSHOTS)
the front so it’s ready to go. And when they are done, we’ll park it,” she said. Transportation to medical appointments is provided twice a week. Because four nurses are on staff, medication management also provided, allowing residents — and their families — peace of mind. “I think one real unique thing about our facility is our nursing staff,” Weinzinger said. “So there usually is a nurse in the building for 16 hours, which is very unique to the area, and then there are trained, experienced caregivers, 24 hours a day in the building.” It’s a good fit for the Ziels. “I looked around several places,” Ziel said. “This place, for a variety of reasons, really seemed to fit what I was looking for in a place. I think I’ve been more than pleasantly surprised with what I have here, much better than what I expected, actually, and I had high expectations.” Ziel said happy staff members — many who have been there since the start — make for happy residents. “Every one you talk to, and I mean, everyone without exception — I’ve never heard anyone say they don’t like it here. I really can’t say anything bad about this place.” That’s what it’s all about, Weinzinger said. “I tell my staff we will do anything for these residents,” she said. For more information about The Renaissance in Wisconsin Rapids, call 715-424-6500, or go to www.rennesgroup.com and click on the Wisconsin Rapids location.
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Good golf, good food at Homestead By Anthony Wolf For Lake Country Snapshots
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he Homestead Golf Course offers a player-friendly par 34 course, which is fun for players of all levels. Having played the course in the past, I also enjoyed having a beverage and burger in the bar following the round. One thing I did not pay much attention to is that there is much more at Homestead than just golf, beverages and burgers. On my recent trip, I entered the old barn next to the silos and found the bar packed with folks enjoying the end of the week. I caught the eye of the server at the bar, and while ordering a couple of beverages asked for a menu. I was informed I could sit at any table or go upstairs. The tables near the bar were filled with people enjoying food, friends and conversation. So, I headed up the stairs and found a very well prepared dining area. A distance from the louder bar area, conversation was easy. The servers and cooks were very friendly and informative. The menu offers some of my favorites. I have a weakness for a nicely prepared hamburger and a side of sweet potato fries. Homestead offers burgers with your choice of toppings. Homemade pizzas are made with your choice of toppings. Prime rib, broasted chicken and French dip are some of the other specials. It is recommended to ask the servers and cooks what else they might have available any given day. Ask about the homemade soups, which can be purchased to take home in larger quantities. Wednesday night’s special is broasted chicken with a choice of potato. Thursdays feature Italian specials. Friday fish fry features walleye or cod, baked or broiled.
Monica Haas from the Homestead Supper Club waits on patrons in the restaurant. (PHOTOS BY CASEY LAKE/LAKE COUNTRY SNAPSHOTS)
HOMESTEAD » 3372 Highway 13 N, two miles west of Wisconsin Rapids » Homestead Supper Club has rooms for weddings, meetings and private parties. » Homestead also has a nine-hole, par 34 golf course. » Hours are 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturdays. For more information, call 715-423- 7577. www.homesteadrapids.com.
Broasted chicken from the Homestead Supper Club waits to be plated for a customer Right: Haas puts batter on chicken, which will be broasted
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Cleaning up your financial hosuehold
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he weather is warming up, so it’s time to open up the windows and do some spring cleaning. As you scrub and organize, don’t leave out your money. Tidying up your finances can help reduce stress, too. Here are a few tips to keep in mind: » Throw away old paperwork. Shred ATM receipts and bank deposit receipts once the transaction appears on your bank statement. Utility statements don’t need to be kept once they are have been paid. Shred credit card statements once the balance has been paid, as well. This helps protect you against identity theft as well as clutter. » Sort out your credit cards. Cut up and cancel cards that you haven’t used in six months or more, especially if they carry an annual fee or have a higher interest rate than your other cards. You’ll have more space in your wallet and fewer bills to worry about. Using less plastic may also help to improve your credit score. If you’re trying to eliminate debt as well, try to stick with just one or two credit cards or debit card.
» Check beneficiaries. Look back at insurance and retirement account policies to make sure your beneficiaries are current. If your marital status recently changed or you experienced the loss of a spouse or child, it is especially important to update your beneficiary information. Make sure the money will go where you want it to go if it gets distributed today, not where you wanted it to go when you first signed the policy. Speak to your local banker if you have questions about your money or want more tools and ideas for organizing your finances. Submitted by Bruce Rokke, vice president of Key Savings Bank, with locations at 292 Matterhorn Trail, Rome, and 811 E. Grand Ave., Wisconsin Rapids. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to noon Satursday. Drive-up hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.
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erry red-violet, soft blue-green, and grays, grays, grays Pear l Gr — the top trend hues ay of 2012 evoke 1980s Boyz-n-berry shades — colors cooler, more romanon tic and more nostalmm i s r gic than we’ve seen Pe in awhile. Of course, that doesn’t mean you won’t see a strong shot of pumpkin orange or the cheerful greens that have lent fresh snap to earthy tones in recent years. In fact, it’s those fearless combinations that distinguish today’s palette from any in prior years. The most brilliant aspect of all? In today’s economy, consumers want safe choices, and every romantic, brave hue here brings today’s grays, taupes and other neutrals to life. We encourage customers to consider painting as part of their room redo. It allows them to embark on their own color adventure. Colors that are analogous (adjacent on the color wheel) are a dominant trend. » Reds bring warmth and cheer. Red, the color of fire and the earth’s molten core, stirs passion and conveys excitement. Softened with white, beige and other pale hues, it conveys tenderness and innocent comfort; cooled with blues into red-violet it conveys mystery; brightened with yellow it conveys a sociable spirit. This saturated palette includes fuchsias, red-oranges, violets and delicate pinks. Thanks to the popularity of cinnabar, the red-orange of Chinese lacquered finishes and all things China, red has renewed dominance. But the old taboos about mixing reds with oranges and purples don’t apply. These colors are analogous and adjacent to true red, and look great with it. » Blues help soothe and calm. This soothing palette includes the classic, relaxed blues of denim and the blue-greens of rivers, lakes and seas. World events inspire color trends, and as we seek economic blue skies, we’re rediscovering the rugged blue denim of the American worker. We also instinctively crave natural elements, and news
Create focus When painting a focal point wall with these dark colors, choose semi-gloss or gloss to give the hues some light-reflecting life. Boyz-n-berry also works with white, throws and accent pillows. It’s sophisticated with pearl gray; think of
city streets in rounded gray cobblestone. Any yellow-green complements redviolet, so try it with chartreuse or olive as well as lime. To turn Boyz-n-berry from urban nightlife to country afternoons and paths lined with a bounty of wild berries, place it in a palette with deep greens and loamy browns plus a surprising flint of orange and black as in monarch butterflies. The look is a bit
wild, a bit regal, and always romantic. So, there you have it! An inside look at 2012’s trends. ome and explore with us, we’d love to help you create a new and exciting look. Jill Livernash is an interior design consultant with Home Furniture in Wisconsin Rapids. She can be reached at h.furniture@charter.net.
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Spring lawn and landscape tips grown shrubs or trees — thin them out to preserve their shape. » Spring-blooming plants such as azaleas, rhododendrons, forsythia and lilacs should be pruned only after they flower. » Put the right plants in the right place: When you’re ready to plant new plants, make sure you put them where they’ll thrive. » Be sure you know the light requirements for a new plant. » Fences or other structures can restrict air flow, which can interfere with growth. » Make sure you have the right type of grass for your lawn. Wherever grass has a hard time growing, plant shady ground covers instead. » If you’re considering sod, make sure the temperature is warm enough for grass growth. Firmly pack sod into the soil and water as needed to encourage deep root growth. » Nourish the roots: Spring lawn, tree and shrub roots seek nourishment after the dormancy of winter. » Make sure your early spring fertilizer has less nitrogen and more phosphorus to promote strong roots. Consider a professional company, such as TruGreen, which will design a custom plan to give your yard
exactly what it needs. » Be sure to keep fertilizer on target to prevent run-off, and sweep fertilizer granules that can reach pavement back onto your lawn. » Get ready to water: Give your lawn a slow, steady watering about once a week, but adjust depending upon rainfall, grass and soil type in your area. » Follow the Debbie Lux, right, and Rona Keilin, prepare to owner’s operat- plant bulbs at the Medford Leas’ arboretum in ing manual to Medford, N.J. (GANNETT NEWS SERVICE,) take an automated sprinkler system out of hibernation. Ensure » When the soil has sprinkler heads and related warmed up, apply 3 inches water lines work properly. of organic mulch to the base of shrubs and trees to » Make sure the irrigahelp conserve soil moisture tion system covers your and reduce weed pressure. landscape efficiently. For But be mindful not to cover example, you can place a 1-inch deep, empty food can the flare of the tree base in mulch “volcanoes,” which in the middle of the lawn area to measure the depth of can lead to rot. » When your lawn is water collected after each actively growing, return watering cycle to ensure grass clippings back to the uniformity. soil for added lawn nutrients » Mulch the right way: Mulch can keep soil in place, and consider using composted materials to nourish reduce weeds and retain plants. moisture. But you need to For more tips, go to www. make sure you’re doing it TruGreen.com. right.
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